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- The Supreme Court is hearing a property dispute over a 2.70-acre plot in Sholinganallur, Chennai, bought by actress Sridevi in 1988 and valued at Rs 300-500 crore.
- M.C.
- Shivakami and her brother M.C.
- Natarajan, claiming to be legal heirs of the late M.C.
- Chandrasekaran who sold the land, filed the case seeking one-fifth share and cancellation of the 1988 sale deeds registered in favour of Rajeshwari, Srilata and Sridevi.
- The Madras High Court had ruled in favour of the Kapoor family on April 20, dismissing the siblings' civil suit and holding their claims lacked legal basis and were barred by limitation.
- A Supreme Court bench headed by Justices K.V.
- Viswanathan and Arun Pallai has issued notices to Sridevi's husband Boney Kapoor and his children, and directed both sides to maintain the status quo until the next hearing.
- The court has suggested mediation under a proposed retired High Court judge, with the matter listed for December 18 to review progress, a case that will decide whether the property stays with Sridevi's family.
What to watch next
- Outcome of the Supreme Court's December 18 hearing on mediation progress.
- Whether a retired High Court judge is appointed to oversee the mediation.
- Whether the status quo direction on the property remains in force.
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Named India · Boney Kapoor · Sridevi · Arun Pillai · KV Viswanathan · Madras High Court · M.C. Natarajan · M.C. Shivakami · Supreme Court of India
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